Matthew's Uncle Isak comes to visit the family in Anchorage after undergoing harsh and unfruitful hunting conditions in the North. Uncle Isak's challenges in dealing with a more structured urban environment presents a problem for he and family. The story is poignant especially when told by the Eskimos in the film; at these times the faces of the narrators reveal their sorrow and unease even more than their words.

Awards:
Midwest Film Festival Merit Award.
Alaska Council of Arts Award.


This movie is part of the collection: Academic Film Archive of North America

Director: Bert Salzman
Producer: Bert Salzman
Audio/Visual: sound, color
Keywords: Bert Salzman

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Reviewer: jeannie7 - - July 26, 2007
Subject: The wonderful adventures of a young Eskimo boy
Matthew unselfishly helps his uncle reclaim his lost dignity.
A very moving story! And a model for young people.